Some of the best vegan ice cream options to keep you cool this summer
Choosing dairy-free options has never been easier! There are heaps of plant-based ice creams on the market – the biggest problem is fitting them all in your freezer.
Whether you’re looking for simple yet sweet flavours or more indulgent options, there’s something to cater to everyone’s tastes. Here’s our round-up of the best options in the UK.
Booja-Booja
If you’re after ice cream that feels a little bit special, Booja-Booja is hard to beat. Made in Norfolk and pioneering plant-based treats for more than 25 years, they’ve built a serious reputation for indulgence. Their ice creams are organic, gluten-free and soya-free, yet incredibly creamy and decadent.
- Caramel Pecan Praline
- Chocolate Fudge Brownie
- Chocolate Salted Caramel
- Cookie Dough
- Deeply Chocolate
- Mango & Raspberry
- Vanilla
Available at Waitrose, M&S, Ocado and independent stockists.
Ben & Jerry’s Non-Dairy
Good news for Ben and Jerry’s fans: you can now enjoy dairy-free flavours of this beloved ice cream.
For those who love a fruity twist, Bohemian Raspberry is packed with sweet berry flavour and indulgent chocolatey bites. Cookies on Cookie Dough is a dream for cookie lovers, with plenty of doughy, crunchy deliciousness in every scoop. And for serious chocoholics, Chocolate Fudge Brownie is rich, fudgy and decadent.
These are ideal for times when only a proper treat will do – perfect for sofa nights, movie marathons or eating straight from the tub (no judgement here).
Available at Ocado and Tesco.
Vegan Cornetto
Is it really summer without a Cornetto? This classic ice cream van favourite has been given a plant-based makeover, and we’re very happy about it.
The Vegan Cornetto has all the nostalgia of the original: creamy vanilla ice cream, a crisp cone, chocolatey topping and crunchy nuts to top it all off.
Made with soy and featuring a gluten-free cone, it’s a brilliant grab-and-go treat for sunny days, park picnics and spontaneous dessert stops. And if you can’t track down the Wall’s version, keep an eye out for vegan Free From cones in supermarket own-brand ranges too.
Available at Morrisons.
Vegan Magnum
When Magnum launched a vegan version of their iconic ice cream, it was a pretty big moment. And thankfully, it lives up to the hype.
These dairy-free Magnums have all the things people love about the original, from the ‘crack’ when you bite into the chocolate shell to creamy ice cream in the middle. They’re the kind of freezer treat that’s hard to stop at one.
Available at Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s.
Swedish Glace
Swedish Glace has been doing vegan ice cream since 1990, and there’s a reason we keep coming back to this straightforward freezer staple.
Tuck into smooth, creamy scoops in classic flavours like Vanilla and Raspberry on warmer days (or honestly, whenever you fancy a treat).
Available at Tesco, Morrisons and Asda.
Jude’s
Jude’s is known for proper feel-good ice cream, and their plant-based range uses an oat-based recipe that works well across all flavours.
There’s something for most tastes here, making it a solid range.
- Plant-Based Vanilla
- Plant-Based Mint Chocolate
- Plant-Based Coconut
- Plant-Based Salted Caramel
- Plant-Based Honeycomb
- Plant-Based Strawberry
- Plant-Based Chocolate
Available at Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Ocado.
Little Moons
Little Moons are best known for their mochi-style ice cream bites and they offer a variety of vegan flavours.
Instead of a tub, you get soft, chewy mochi filled with plant-based ice cream in bright, punchy flavours. The range includes Mango & Passionfruit and Pineapple & Mandarin Refreshos for something fruity and refreshing, Chocolate Fudge for a richer treat, plus lighter, zingy options like Very Berry Refreshos and Yuzu & Lemon.
Available at most UK supermarkets.
